Miami could also release defensive end Robert Quinn, who had 38 tackles, 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in his one season with the Dolphins last year. That move would clear $12.93 million in cap space.

Miami is expected to release receiver DeVante Parker, who never lived up to his first-round billing since being drafted by the Dolphins in 2015. The Dolphins will likely not honor the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, saving $9.38 million.

Veteran guard Ted Larsen, whose instrumental block cleared the way for the game-winning, 69-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in the Miami Miracle last season, could also be released to save the Dolphins $2.12 million.

If the Dolphins cut those five players, they could save $50.19 million and have about $71 million in cap space this offseason.